Spring 2015 Internships at Heritage Preservation
Summary of Positions
Administrative Assistant (2)
Two positions of Administrative Assistant will report to the Director of the Heritage Health Information Survey
2014 (HHI 2014) or the Director of External Affairs. In preparation for the 2014 data collection, and 2015 report
writing, two Assistants will assist in project development tasks. These tasks include, but are not limited to: literature
review; data cleaning and management; survey support via phone and email, and; writing/editing documents. Some
work may be done off site at the discretion of the Director.
Internship period
These are part-time positions up to 20 hours per week to be completed during the spring 2015 semester during
regular business hours. Internship extensions are possible, and will be decided near the end of the spring term.
Compensation
Only academic credit will be given for work performed for Heritage Preservation.
Learning Opportunities
Interns will:
 Gain first-hand experience inside a national cultural heritage public policy organization
 Gain an understanding of capacity-building at cultural heritage institutions in the US
 Gain an understanding of the federal cultural agency funding structures
 Work with cultural data and social science survey research
 Enhance their resume and practical skills for future employment at a museum, library, archive or other
cultural institution; nonprofit; think tank; or governmental agency
Qualifications
 Current graduate student in an MLS, Museum Studies, Museums Education, or other appropriate discipline
 Proficiency with PC and Microsoft office tools
 Excellent organizational and analytical skills
 Accuracy and attention to detail
 Effective verbal and written skills
 Ability to exercise discretion and maintain good judgment
 Ability to take direction and to work independently
Special qualifications
 Proficiency with database management systems such as FileMaker Pro and Microsoft Access
 Experience in libraries, archives or museums and research centers
 Experience in survey research and/or large-scale data management
 Interest in cultural heritage institutions, preservation, and conservation
To apply
Send a cover letter and resume to Lesley Langa, Director of Heritage Health Information Survey,
at llanga@heritagepreservation.org.
Application deadline is January 30, 2015
Interns must provide their own transportation. Heritage Preservation is conveniently located near McPherson Square
metro station, and several downtown Capital Bikeshare stations.
About Heritage Preservation
Heritage Preservation is a mission-driven, independent, public policy organization dedicated to preserving the
cultural, historic, and scientific heritage of the United States. By identifying risks, developing innovative programs,
and providing broad public access to expert advice, Heritage Preservation assists the museums, libraries, archives,
organizations, and individuals that care for our endangered heritage.
Heritage Preservation has three core areas: conservation, education, and preparation. Heritage Preservation helps
museums, libraries, and individuals with the best preservation advice from professional conservators through our
series of Caring books. The Conservation Assessment Program helps small and mid-sized museums get the advice
of professional conservators for their collections and historic buildings. The Heritage Health Index survey is the first
attempt to paint a national picture of the state of collections in all kinds of institutions—museums, libraries,
archives, historical societies, and scientific organizations.
Heritage Preservation is spreading the word about the best way to handle heirlooms and collections, and we also try
to correct bad advice when we see it. Advice we distribute is approved by some of the country’s most respected
professionals at institutions such as the National Gallery of Art and the Library of Congress. In addition to slow
decay, sudden disaster can have devastating effects on collections in both homes and institutions. Heritage
Preservation co-sponsors with FEMA the Heritage Emergency National Task Force to help institutions and
individuals learn how to protect their valuables from disasters of all types and how best to respond if the worst
happens. The Alliance for Response project helps bring cultural institutions and emergency workers together to
build effective disaster response networks.
Lesley A. Langa | Director, Heritage Health Information
Heritage Preservation | t 202-233-0824 | f 202-233-0807
1012 14th Street NW | Suite 1200 | Washington, DC 20005
www.heritagepreservation.org | llanga@heritagepreservation.org